CHIEF CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CHIEF CONSTRUCTION COMPANY — a commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance facility located at 3935 WESTGATE RD, GRAND ISLAND, NE 68803 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,390.40. The inspection case was opened on 2024-12-05.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.0 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $20,390.40 is more than 7.1× the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 811310). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.
State Context: Within NE, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 12,745 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,129.57.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 10, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 21, 2025. Of the 2 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $20,390.40 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $10,195.20 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $20,390 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 811310 industry in NE. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,332.
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What OSHA violations was CHIEF CONSTRUCTION COMPANY cited for?
CHIEF CONSTRUCTION COMPANY received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $20,390.40. The inspection opened on 2024-12-05.
How much was CHIEF CONSTRUCTION COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $20,390.40 against CHIEF CONSTRUCTION COMPANY in GRAND ISLAND, NE. Average per citation: $10,195.20.
Is CHIEF CONSTRUCTION COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CHIEF CONSTRUCTION COMPANY has a risk score of 5 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $20,390.40 is above the industry average.